Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
332 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026
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332 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
east central Kansas, south central Kansas and southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A few thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening,
mainly west of Interstate 135. If a storm or two can form, quarter size
hail and 60 mph winds are possible. Most locations will likely
remain thunderstorm-free.
Additional thunderstorms are possible along Interstate 70, late this
evening into tonight. The strongest storms may produce hail up to
quarter size, wind gusts near 60 mph, and heavy rainfall.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A few isolated thunderstorms will remain possible late Saturday and
again late Sunday, mainly along and west of Interstate 135. Severe
weather is possible with any storms that form, but most locations
will likely stay thunderstorm-free.
Better chances for thunderstorms arrive late Monday afternoon
through night, with severe weather and heavy rainfall possible.
Additional hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms are possible
Tuesday through week`s end, but severe weather is not expected with
this activity.
Very high grassfire danger is expected both Sunday and Monday
afternoons generally west of Interstate 135, due to strong south
winds, low humidity, and above average temperatures.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
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For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ict
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
241 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026
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Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
241 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central,
north central, and northeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms this evening
for areas north of Interstate 70. If thunderstorms are able to
develop, they could be capable of producing large hail and
damaging winds. The most likely window for severe storms is
forecast to be from 6 to 11 pm this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
There is a conditional risk for severe thunderstorms during the
late afternoon and evening hours of Saturday and Sunday for mainly
north central Kansas. It is not certain that thunderstorms will
develop. But if they do they may be capable of large hail and
damaging winds.
A greater risk for severe thunderstorms is expected Monday and
could impact all of north central, northeast and east central
Kansas. Conditions are forecast to become favorable for supercell
thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, very large hail,
damaging winds and flash flooding. People will need to be weather
aware on Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report severe weather to the National
Weather Service in Topeka.
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More detailed information can be found at:
www.weather.gov/media/top/DssPacket.pdf
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Wolters
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
219 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026
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Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-
Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-
Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
219 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, east central Nebraska, northeast Nebraska and southeast
Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Strong to severe storms are possible late this afternoon into the
evening and overnight hours. Damaging winds and hail are the primary
hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Repeated rounds of showers and storms are forecast to continue into
early next week. There is severe weather potential during the
afternoon and evening each day through Monday. Large hail and
damaging winds are the main hazards, but isolated tornadoes can`t be
ruled out.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters may be needed this afternoon or tonight.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
120 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026
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St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
120 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Marginal thunderstorm wind damage risk.
Limited lightning risk.
DISCUSSION...
Storms are expected to move into the area late tonight. The
strongest storms will be across central Missouri with the main
hazard being damaging wind gusts. Additional scattered storms will
continue through the day on Saturday.
Some winds will continue to gust this afternoon and tonight up to
30 mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
While a dry period will be possible Saturday night into Sunday,
strong to severe storms will again be possible late Sunday night
into Tuesday as a front gradually shifts into and through the
area. Heavy rain will accompany the storms which may bring some
localized flooding to the area.
Gusty winds over 30 mph will be possible on Sunday and Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
&&
More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket
This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf
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Lindenberg
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
0506 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026
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Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Buchanan-Clinton-
Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-
Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Cooper-Bates-Henry-
0506 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Through tonight.
Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Active weather pattern continues into early next week.
- Strong to severe storms will be possible tonight, primarily
across NW Kansas into NW Missouri.
- Marginal risk for strong to severe storms on Saturday and
Sunday, once again primarily for NW Missouri.
- Best chance for severe weather comes Monday afternoon into
late Monday night. All severe hazards will be possible.
- Locally moderate to heavy rainfall will also be possible.
- Chances for strong to severe storms may linger into Tuesday.
- Hot temperatures expected today through Monday.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hastings NE
Issued by National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
334 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026
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Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer-
334 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and
portions of north central Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
A few scattered severe storms will be possible this afternoon to
evening across a few locations mainly east of Highway 281. The
strongest storms may produce hail up to the size of ping pong
balls with thunderstorm wind gusts near 60 MPH.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
There are several chances for thunderstorms Saturday, Sunday and
Monday. Severe weather is possible, especially Saturday night and
Sunday night. Stay tuned for forecast updates which will refine
the expected location, intensity and timing of any storm
development.
Near-critical to critical fire weather conditions
will return to at least western portions of the area this weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report any size of hail or wind gusts
over 50 mph that may occur with the isolated storms early this
evening and Friday evening.
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More information may be obtained at the following web page:
https://www.weather.gov/hastings
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